Raigor Stonehoof

Earthshaker

One after another, Axe cuts down his foes. Marching ahead of his team, he locks his enemies in battle then counters their blows with a deadly spin of his weapon.

At a Glance

Primary AttributeStrength
Primary RoleInitiator / Disabler / Nuker
ComplexityMedium

Core Principles

Block. Blink. Boom.

Windows

Fight on Echo cooldowns.

Victory through wisdom and strength

Hero Overview

Combo initiator that wins teamfights with Echo Slam.

Fissure picks, blink totem combos, Echo on grouped enemies.

Pros

  • Huge AoE burst
  • Long control

Cons

  • Cool‑down windows
  • Item reliant

Ability Analysis

Fissure

Fissure

Active

Creates impassable line and stuns.

Notes: Use for picks and zone.

Enchant Totem

Enchant Totem

Active

Empowers next attack.

Notes: Blink + totem combo.

Aftershock

Aftershock

Passive

Casting stuns nearby units.

Notes: Chain control.

Echo Slam

Echo Slam

Active

Massive AoE damage scaling with nearby units.

Notes: Delete illusion/cluster fights.

Developer's Notes

Developer Insights

ES deletes grouped enemies; position for Echo and chain control with Aftershock.

Game Strategy

Early

Timeframe: 0–12 Objective: Pick setup Key: Fissure blocks

Mid

Timeframe: 12–25 Objective: Echo fights Key: Blink angles

Late

Timeframe: 25+ Objective: Control and delete Key: Totem combo

Tips & Strategies

Angles

  • Echo from fog

Item Guide

Starting

Tangos

Core Items

Engage window and totem mobility.

Blink Dagger
Aghanim's Shard

Blink, Shard

Situational

Black King Bar

Counter Guide

Good With

AoE follow‑ups.

Bad Against

Silences and spread formations.

Good Against

Illusions and clusters.

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